explotar — meaning in English

English meaning

• erupt verb To violently throw out material, especially lava, ash, or steam from a volcano.
• explode verb To burst apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
• exploit noun A bold or notable achievement, especially a daring one.
• flog verb To whip or beat someone as a punishment.
• go off phrasal verb To speak or act with sudden intense energy — either ranting angrily or performing brilliantly. Which one is meant depends entirely on tone.
• harness noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
• profit noun The financial gain made after subtracting costs from revenue.

Senses

explotar is used for these senses in English:

• erupt (intransitive, figuratively) To spontaneously release pressure or tension.
• flog (transitive) To use something to extreme; to abuse.
• harness (transitive) To capture, control or put to use.
• profit (intransitive, construed with from) To take advantage of, exploit, use.

erupt — full definition

1. verb To violently throw out material, especially lava, ash, or steam from a volcano.
2. verb To suddenly break out or start, especially with force or intensity.

explode — full definition

1. verb To burst apart suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
2. verb To suddenly express strong emotion, especially anger.
3. verb To increase suddenly and dramatically.

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